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Automation & Controls Engineer - Warehousing & Logistics

LOCATION

United Kingdom & Portugal

 

THE ROLE

The core functions of this role are; scoping, designing, validating and delivering control systems for AGITO’s automation solutions, and will also include support for systems already in the field.

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This includes:

  • Development and preparation of functional descriptions and commissioning/test plans

  • Control system design and PLC programming - including HMI - for standard & bespoke products

  • Ensuring design and delivery complies with UK and Client standards and specifications

  • Providing input into the standardisation and development of the Automation and Controls team

  • Developing and delivering controls and automation training packages

  • Actively participating in client safety hazard analysis

  • Providing after sales technical customer support, troubleshooting and remediation

  • Working with mechanical & electrical teams to ensure strong cross functional integration across all three elements

  • SENIOR: Mentoring and guiding junior Controls Engineers within the team

  • SENIOR: Documenting and training the team for standards compliance and best practices

  • SENIOR: Accountability for the delivery (time and quality) of the team

  • SENIOR: Supporting recruitment

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YOU ARE

You are someone who wants to be at the forefront of designing and developing automation controls systems and solutions (hardware and/or software).

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You have experience in one or more fields like: Robotics, Automation, Controls, PLC. We will consider all seniority levels.

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You have:

  • Strong technical skills and documentation skills (specs, reports, test plans)

  • Attention to detail and quality (following standards and best practices)

  • The ability to work either as part of a team or autonomously (system understanding)

  • Clear and consistent communication skills - with all stakeholders (design review, progress, risks and issues)

  • A willingness to learn and share your knowledge

  • Excellent time management skills (effort estimation, efficiency)

  • Practical site experience with automation systems (commissioning, root cause analysis, problem solving)

 

YOUR SKILLS

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a relevant Engineering qualification (BEng, BSc, MEng) with a minimum 5 years’ experience (except for Juniors) in Control Systems – salary will be commensurate with experience

  • Have advanced knowledge of control system configuration, programming, and commissioning including PLC, VSD, Network, Interfacing  and HMI/SCADA

  • Experience of both Siemens S7 TIA (Preferred) & Rockwell

  • Have technical proficiency in safety and the functional principles of safety

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United Kingdom | Australia | Portugal

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AUSTRALIA

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1 Freight Road
Kenwick WA 6107

p +61 8 9334 9200

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18 Eton Street
Nundah QLD 4012

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18 Binney Road
Kings Park NSW 2147
p +61 2 9676 3900

UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPE

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Unit 6B Vantage Park
Huntingdon UK PE29 6SR
p +44 1480 557 303

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Estrada do Polígono dos Álamos, Nº 30
2600-660 Castanheira do Ribatejo
Portugal
p +351 925 571 948

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